APQ Demands 2012

DEMANDS 2012

Association of Quebec Landlords

Defending the rights and interests of property owners since 1984!

The APQ held an open-line day on 1 July 2012 in order to help all owners of rental housing in Quebec, members or non-members alike, with free advice on its toll-free open phone line.

GOVERNMENTAL

November 9, 2012: Meeting with the Régie du logement regarding changes to be made to the mandatory lease form. At this meeting we had the opportunity to provide you with some modifications based on our experience in the field and with situations frequently experienced by owners of rental housing.

PRESS RELEASES & THE MEDIA

December 13, 2012: APQ: the vacancy rate increases and rents very little according to the 2012 CMHC rental report.

December 7, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) recommends an increase of the rents by 2.5 % to 3% in 2013.

23 November 2012: The 2011-2012 Report from the Régie du logement: If the landlord may not heat, clear snow and maintain the premises anymore, ALL will lose.

November 1, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) reacts to the findings of the Ombudsperson.

October 30, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) is of the opinion that a tax increase in the current context leaves a bitter taste.

October 1, 2012: On this World Habitat Day: towards a re-assessment of rising rents ... !

July 2, 2012: APQ: Helping the person and incentives for the construction of new rental units are preferred.

30 June 2012 - 1 July 2012: To emphasize the moving period, receive these gift-cards offered by the APQ and enjoy our free tips!

June 29, 2012: The APQ provides a snapshot of the rental market, what is the profile of our tenants?

June 27, 2012: APQ: Why a deposit is required for both landlords and tenants.

June 22, 2012: To my boxes and truck, I am changing my address today!

June 21, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ): Good landlord looking for a good tenant, and vice versa.

June 20, 2012: APQ: The landlords are eager to maintain their property well but we must give them the means.

June 18, 2012: We need to encourage the landlords, unlike what is proposed by Projet Montréal.

June 12, 2012: Report of the rental market: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) takes note of a stabilization of the rental market.

June 5, 2012: We must take action for the rental market now according to the APQ (Association of Quebec Landlords).

April 26, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) wishes to respond following the “Study of the 2012-2013 budget from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, section Housing and Social Housing.”

March 30, 2012: Notice of Rent Increase 2012: There are only 2 days left for most Quebec rental leases.

March 28, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) – Rental property owners have obligations to respect and strive for harmony.

March 20, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) reminds the Government that apartment buildings play an important role in our society!

February 8, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) believes that the Quebec rental market is still interesting.

January 20, 2012: Régie du logement: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) deplores that a method of more than 30 years old is still in force.

January 20, 2012: The Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ) provides a simplified system for sending notices of rent increase.